In my garden, I absolutely try to grow everything as naturally as possible. I use many techniques to achieve this, from composting to trench composting to deep cover gardening. One of our neighbors also taught me how to use raw eggs in the garden.
How to use Eggs for your Garden
When planted in a pot, all you have to do is place a full, whole egg at the base of the plant and cover it with soil. You can do the same for garden plants that need larger holes for planting. Just drop the egg into the bottom of the hole. phosphorus
For other plants, you may only want to use broken eggshells. They work just like whole eggs, you just put them in the soil where you plant your seedlings or seeds. Eggshell-loving plants are tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and anything susceptible to snail or slug infestation. To make it easier, just place the seedlings in eggshells and plant them in the ground. Here are 6 more reasons why you should be using eggshells in your garden.
How does it work?
Over time, the egg will have no choice but to break down. In this way, it provides natural fertilizer and nutrients to your seedlings or plants. Nutrients in eggshells include calcium, nitrogen and phosphoric acid.
Some Tips To Reuse Eggshells
Next time you crack open eggs for breakfast or baked goods, don’t throw away the shells, use them for something else! From soil amendments to herb gardens, eggshells are a spawning resource. Here are some ways you can breathe new life into your eggshells. What’s your favorite way to reuse eggshells?
HERB PLANTER
1 – Preparation and cleaning
Using a sharp knife, remove the top third of the egg. We recommend cutting off the smaller end and leaving the bottom third intact. Wash the peel thoroughly after cutting!
2 – Cut a drainage hole
Use a small needle or scissors to poke a small hole in the bottom of each shell. This will ensure that your herbs drain well. It is best to do this while they are still damp to avoid cracking.
3 – Plant
Fill each shell with soil (a kitchen spoon can make this easier!), and plant herbs! You can use seeds or small stems.
Tip:
Water once a day with a spray bottle
Place in a warm and sunny location – in front of a window is a good choice.
SUCCULENT PLANTER
1 – Prepare
Using a sharp knife, remove the top third of the egg. We recommend cutting off the smaller end and leaving the bottom third intact. Wash the peel thoroughly after cutting!
2 – Fill the shell
Spoon each shell about three-quarters full of potting soil
3 – Add succulents
Make a small indentation in the soil with your finger, carefully place the succulent root in the indentation, and gently press the surrounding soil. If necessary, cover with some extra soil to better anchor the succulents.
4- Water
Immediately spray the succulents with a small amount of water from a spray bottle, and place them in a location that gets a lot of natural light.
Keep an eye out for succulents when watering in the future. To avoid overwatering, the soil should be completely dry before spraying.